OSUN PCRC CONGRATULATES AMITOLU

OSUN PCRC CONGRATULATES AMITOLU

CONGRATULATIONS! CHIEF AMITOLU SHITTU

 The news came like a bolt from the blue. The circle of admirers has long become inundated with expectancy. This is a figure to reckon with in the scheme of things in the state and beyond, they say. Hitherto, indeed until the present time, he has become immersed in series of selfless services to the state in particular and the country in general. As such all ears are put on ground awaiting him being announced as 'this' or 'that' in the service of his father land. There is this general believe that such a gem must not be left on the shelves for too long before his wealth of experience becomes tapped.

And pronto! His name reverberated all over the land as he was announced the DG of the newly established Amotekun corps.

This gesture of the State Government, under the able leadership of Mr Governor - Gboyega Oyetola - is a further confirmation of the present government's disposition and responsiveness to the needs of both the citizenry and the exigencies of the time we are in.

Amotekun did not come by chance but exegetical! It was consciously contrived in response to what must be done to stem the horrendous tide of the society deliberately reverting to activistic primitivism. As an effort to put a capital full stop to the modern day society, despite its sophistry, reverting once again to the state of nature where life is said to be nasty, brutish and short!

The setting up of Amotekun, in all ramifications, is therefore novel. It is unprecedented in the anals of Southwestern region security configuration. It is an extraordinary manifestation intent at addressing an extraordinary phenomenon.

Yes, we do know that when changes are to be effected at the critical point, then people of coordinate status must be used!

This is where a Amitolu SHITTU comes in. A man of a very high pedigrees in human rights and selfless services, his choice as the DG of the newly established body - Amotekun is considered to be well made! A trail blazer who have a penchant for breaking new grounds; a bold and indefatigable rights activist who stops at nothing when it comes to achieving a set goal, yes, the state has consciously put a round peg in a round hole!

Already, one can heave a sigh of relief and have all fears assuaged for the newly established collaborative security body is in the proper hand!

Amitolu!
Eni o m'oju Ogun ni k'o pa'bi n'Ire.
Amitolu!
B'ati w'aye p'aari laa ri
Ko s'eesi nibikankan!
Ijaf'eto omoniyan ni tire!
Idaabo b'omoniyan ni tire!
L'owo ogun ososo t'o n y'aye lenu.
Eni o r'oyun inu Fulani
Ti mo p'omo pupa ni yoo fi bi!
JAGUNMOLU!
O daju p'ogun lo wa ja n'tire o jare.
Ajasegun, ajabori, ajamolu si ni!
Oruko eni ni'janu eni.
Oruko eeyan leeyan fun'ra re.
Ninu oruko l'ojuse nkan mbe!

Jagunmolu, you don't need to look back to reconnect your path. You're already on your destined path! Your previous antecedents are both a radar and a compass.

I therefore charged you to go forward courageously and you will please the Lord.

On behalf of PCRC Osun State, I say: CONGRATULATIONS.

Elder John A. Okedoye,
Asst Secretary, PCRC,
Osun State.

FOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY, OSOGBO, BEATS COVID-19: DEPLOYS FULL DIGITAL FACILITIES TO CONTINUE HER ACTIVITIES

FOUNTAIN UNIVERSITY, OSOGBO, BEATS COVID-19: DEPLOYS FULL DIGITAL FACILITIES TO CONTINUE HER ACTIVITIES

When the Senate of Fountain University approved the 2019/2020 Academic Calendar in September 2019, it could not have envisaged that a major drawback was coming to disrupt the world order, life, and indeed the academic and social activities at the ivory towers worldwide. One consistent attribute that has stood FUO out since the founding of the University is an uninterrupted academic calendar and consistency in the regularity of its statutory activities and events.

According to a release by her ICT Team, the First Semester of 2019/2020 ended on Friday, 20 March 2020 after all the students had concluded their examinations and the University proceeded immediately for the Semester Break which was to last until Sunday, 19 April 2020. Then came the “Big Bang”, the COVID-19 which forced all universities, indeed the entire country and the world to ‘close shops’; a lockdown to which no end seems to be in sight, at least for now..

Arising from this development, Fountain University quickly deployed its innovative ingenuity as underlied by its ICT facilities which are run by a creative and proactive team. By April 1, 2020, the Statutory meeting of the Management was held through the Webinar platform, and the test-running of the Learning Management System (LMS) with two academic programmes; namely, Computer Science and Economics took off on Monday, April 13.

The University Senate also met online through the interactive Webinar on  April 16 and the induction of academics into the Google Classroom facility was held on Saturday , April 18.

With the success achieved in the test-running with two programmes, full academic activities in respect of all our operational programmes commenced on Monday, April 20, 2020 based on the Senate approved timetable for the Second Semester of 2019/2020 session..

At the moment, Fountain University is concurrently using the LMS and Google Classroom, and exploring other facilities as afforded by Digital Learning outfits, such as, Galaxy Backbone, TCSION, LP 365, Telegram Link, among others.

LOCKDOWN or no LOCKDOWN as it happens worldwide, LOCKOUT of staff or no LOCKOUT, Fountain University moves on.

Ramadan: Osun Deputy Governor, Alabi rejoices with Muslim faithful

Ramadan: Osun Deputy Governor, Alabi rejoices with Muslim faithful

As Muslim Ummah goes into the holy month of Ramadan , for spiritual contemplation,  through study of Quran,  prayer, and fasting, I consider this special  moment a season of sober reflection.

Putting it succinctly, the beginning of Muslim holy month of Ramadan remains a joyous celebration for Muslims all over the world, and as it stands presently, an ample opportunity for supplication against our common challenges .

Certainly, this is an enviable and enduring legacy of spiritual purity, as bequeathed to the Muslim world by Prophet Mohammed (SAW) as one of the five pillars of Islam.

I heartily rejoice with Muslims in the state of Osun and many other faithful around  the world for witnessing this special moment.

 Irrespective of varying degrees of challenges confronting our clime, we  must be consistent in our resolve to submit ourselves totally to the will of Allah, and put our hope unto him only.

There is no doubt that the  world is presently facing the menace of ravaging virus of scary trend; may we continue to be fervent in prayer and solemnly comply with precautionary measures of safety.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Olugboyega Benedict Alabi, Deputy Governor, State of Osun.

COVID-19 Palliative, APC Irewole Distributes Relief Materials To Over 4000 Vulnerable As Powered by HE Benedict Alabi.

COVID-19 Palliative, APC Irewole Distributes Relief Materials To Over 4000 Vulnerable As Powered by HE Benedict Alabi.

As the infection of Coronavirus pandemic is digging deeper which is even making the giants of the world like United States, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada among others crying for help.

In his mission to arrest the spreading of the virus and to protect his State from the infection, the State of Osun under the pragmatic Governor Gboyega Oyetola some weeks ago announced stay at home order, which lasted for 14 days In the first phase with support of conventional and local security operatives that ensured compliance in the state.

During the first lockdown, the state of Osun recorded 20 cases of COVID-19 patients, but today with special glory to God Almighty and unrelenting efforts of Mr. Governor that provided all material needed for the health personnels, all the 20 patients have been discharged and living healthy with their families except one.

In his wisdom to relief his people during this stay at home order, Deputy Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Benedict Alabi donated huge amount of money to the All Progressives Congress at his immediate environment level and Ikire progressive Union (IPU).

When State Government announced another 14 days additional lockdown in the State, Mr. Alabi didn't stop his fatherly responsibilities. He opened a donation box with huge amount which many respected and reputable members of the public supported in cash and kind.

This is what gave APC in Irewole local government an advantage to roll out relief materials to selected vulnerable in the town which is not less than 4000 people.

During the distribution, The APC party Chairman in Irewole local government, Alhaji Arimiyau Owoade used the opportunity of the distribution to assured people of Ikire that another palliative measures is coming fróm state government and other political office holders before or during Ramadan.

The Local Working Committee of the party wish to appreciate all those that made themselves available for the assignment and all the contributors that donated to the purse of the party which make the project a successful.

List of those contributed to our purse

1} Mr Benedict Olugboyega Alabi
2} Alh. Bola Oyebamiji
3} Hon Taiwo Olukemi Oluga
4} Hon Olarewaju Maruf Ajibola
5} Hon Remi Abass
6} Hon Opeyemi Adeboye
7} Alh. Akinola Olasunkanmi Omotuntun
8} Dr Ayodele Isiaka Owoade
9} APC Irewole LG Elders Forum
10} Alh. Depo Ogungbade
11} Prince Sola Falabi
12} Mr Tirimisiyu Akinrole
13} Mr Segun Ogunrinade
14} Alh. Oladejo Ayoade Najeem
15} Hon Musbaudeen Babatunde
16} Hon Kabiru Adeleke
17} Hon Ismail Oyedeji
18} Hon Olalere Muideen Yonbo
19} Alh Biola Wahab (Stable Oil & Gas)
20} Mr Badmus Opeyemi Elite
21} Alhaja Samura Alabi Jooda
22} Alh. Ganiyu Oyeladun
23} Mr Abiodun Tiamiyu (Gadaphy)
24} Mr Feyisara Opeyemi
25} Hon Kazeem Oyeleke (Asekun)
26} Hon Kamorudeen Adelowo
27} Hon Makinde Nike
28} Hon Bakare Abideen (Laja)
29} Mr Adesina Bamidele
30} Mr Adelekan Lawrence
31} Hon Funke Babayode
32} Hon Jelili Odetoro
33} Alh. Kunle Agbakin
34} Alhaja Sariyu Badejoko
35} Mrs Olajumoke Okunola
36} Mrs Abass Waliyat
37} Hon Bankole Arimiyau

Thanks

Osun Technical and Vocational College Begins Massive Production Of Face Mask

Osun Technical and Vocational College Begins Massive Production Of Face Mask

Osun Technical and Vocational College Begins Massive Production Of Face Mask

Technical and Vocational Education is one of the most important education sector that we must invest properly  on and Governor Adegboyega Oyetola administration has been giving great attention to developing the sector.

A Member, Technical Committee on Education Dr. (Mrs.) Moromoke Ramata Raji in an interview said that she believed that resources within Osun community should be recycled for the betterment of the residents. She’s convinced that Osun Technical College has the capacity to produce the best, hygienic face masks that our people need in this period of covid-19 pandemic.

"Osun Technical college believes in working together with the informal sector to ensure excellent delivery of the needed volume without compromising quality.

“We have our own capacity on ground and we also sought for best artisans in the state. We bring them together in a very hygienic environment to achieve our objectives.

“We share ideas together with the artisans to produce the face mask with the best materials available in the market and ensure it’s comfortable for the users” Dr. (Mrs.) Raji said.

She thanked God and appreciated Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, his Deputy, Mr. Gboyega Alabi for believing in the capability of the college. She also praised all other stakeholders for their support and trust that made the production a success.

Why she pledged that the college will continue to deliver on its primary purpose in vocational training, she prayed for more supports and encouragement from all for the college to be able to reach its full potentials.

BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OSUN, MR. ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA, ON THE IMPOSITION OF THE SECOND LOCKDOWN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON APRIL 14, 2020

BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OSUN, MR. ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA, ON THE IMPOSITION OF THE SECOND LOCKDOWN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON APRIL 14, 2020

My Dear Good People of the State of Osun,

You will all recall that, following the confirmation of the first case of Coronavirus in the State of on March 25, 2020 by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, we  ordered a partial lockdown on the State to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The second case was recorded three days later, while the partial lockdown was still on.

Then came the unexpected arrival of 127 returnees from Ivory Coast shortly after the second case. That sporadically shot the number of persons in isolation from two to 129, necessitating the imposition of a two-week sit-at-home order which came into effect midnight March 31, 2020 to contain the spread of the virus and keep our people safe.

The decision to impose a lockdown on the State was a painful one, but its outcomes have proven that we took the best decision as no new case was recorded during the two-week total lockdown period.

One of the two earlier cases has since been discharged after testing negative twice. Also, 110 out of the 127 Ivory Coast returnees tested negative and have been released while 10 out of the remaining 17 patients who tested positive for Coronavirus have tested negative twice and have been released to join their families. The remaining seven that tested positive, are receiving adequate treatment at our facility, in Ejigbo.

We owe all these achievements above to the good people of the State whose patience encouraged us to take extreme and decisive decisions during these perilous times. We thank you all  for your support, patience and sacrifice during these difficult times.We urge you all to continue to obey the regulations to avert community transmission.

Sincere appreciation is due to our religious leaders, who like good shepherds, convinced their congregations to not only obey our regulations but also to support us with prayers. Our traditional rulers are our pillars of support and our direct channels to our people. They played a great role in ensuring huge compliance with the sit-at-home order.

We also thank our security operatives for their cooperation and support.

Our health workers who took the fight to our common enemy day and night to ensure that we are all safe are the heroes of the ongoing war against the virus. On behalf of the Government and people of the State of Osun, I thank them all for their stellar services to the State and her people.

Words are inadequate to thank the 21-man Food and Relief Committee for their efforts, and for accepting to serve on that committee. 

My Dear Good People of The State of Osun, it is true that we have collectively kept our own bargain to win this war to this level. There can be no doubt that we have all sacrificed to get us where we are.

However, the application and implications of half measures are dangerous and grave at this critical period.  The experience of the last few months is not one we would wish to repeat but it is better for us to deal with this deadly enemy once and for all. The circumstances of our situation do not support the suspension of lockdown at this period. 

We are aware of the negative effects of lockdown on our fragile economy. But as a responsible government, we will not sacrifice  the lives and security of our people on the altar of economy.

Consequently, in order to ensure a total defeat of coronavirus in Osun, we shall extend lockdown by another 14 days.  

But to allow our people to re-stock, the lockdown is suspended between Wednesday, 15th and Thursday, 16th April, 2020. The second lockdown shall therefore commence on midnight of Thursday, April 16, 2020.

All markets and land boundaries remain closed during the suspension of the lockdown and the lockdown period. Also, the ban on all public gatherings remains in force.

Our citizens and residents are enjoined to continue to observe all precuationary measures during the suspension of the lockdown and within the lockdown period, including social distancing, washing of hands with soap or use of hand sanitisers.

We shall continue to provide palliatives for the poor, the needy and the vulnerable people in our State to cushion the effects of the sit-at-home order.

Let me take this opportunity to remind us all that the laws guiding the operation of this lockdown and the general security of the people are in force and the relevant security agencies are on alert to ensure total compliance and the safety and security of the people.

Like I noted during one of my press briefings, we must see 'coronavirus as our common enemy; it poses a threat to our lives and livelihood. We put ourselves, our families and livelihood in jeopardy when we pander to ignorance and play politics with a life-snuffing virus.' 

While we are making progress, a lot will still depend on our collective cooperation and compliance.

I thank you once again for your sacrifice and compliance. I count on our collective resolve to win this war against our common enemy.

May God accept our sacrifice as we all resolve to heal our land and keep it safe. 

Thank you and God bless.

Osun Deputy Governor, Gboyega Alabi Celebrates with Christian Faithfuls

Osun Deputy Governor, Gboyega Alabi Celebrates with Christian Faithfuls.

The  Deputy Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Alabi celebrates with the Christians faithful on the occasion of Easter.

In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant/Press Secretary, Sunkanmi Ajiboye, Mr. Gboyega Alabi joins Christian world wide to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Deputy Governor said: "On this significant occasion when the Christendom commemorates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind, I send special greetings to the good people of the State of Osun. In the last 40 days of fasting, praying and alms-giving that ushered in this Easter celebration, we all prayed fervently for our dear state, the nation and for ourselves especially in this period of deadly Coronavirus.

“Let us all obey government lockdown directive to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. We should insulate ourselves by washing our hands regularly, keep social distance and use hand sanitizer regularly”.

While commending Christians on a low key Easther celebration this year, Gboyega Alabi equally charged them to accept this moment as part of the sacrifice for a safe Nigeria. He noted that Governor Oyetola is absolutely committed to the welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the state of Osun. The Governor is taking all necessary steps to ensure everyone is protected. He thereafter prayed for peaceful coexistence and buoyant economy for the state.

Mr. Gboyega Alabi Felicitates With Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola as She turns 60.

Mr. Gboyega Alabi Felicitates With Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola as She turns 60.

The Deputy Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Gboyega Alabi Felicitates with the first Lady of the State of Osun, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola on the Occasion of her 60th birthday.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sunkanmi Ajiboye, Mr. Gboyega Alabi described Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola as a supportive woman and a shoulder to lean on at all times.

“Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola has always offered her supports through thick and thin. And for that, I wish her a very Happy Birthday

"As today marks a special day in your life Ma, on behalf of myself and my wife, Mrs. Oyafunke Alabi, I wish you God's Love and abundant Blessings.

Many Happy returns."

Gboyega Alabi said.

Covid-19: Osun Govt confirms 9 New Cases.

Covid-19: Osun Govt confirms 9 New Cases.

The State of Osun has recorded 9 new cases of Coronavirus.

 Addressing a news conference on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for health, Dr Rafiu Usamot and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Mr Ismail Omipidan disclosed that the new cases are from Nigerians returning Ivory Coast.

According to them, the returnees are from Osun, Anambra, Enugu, Edo and other States but whose destination was the Osun   State.

They were 127 conveyed to the State in 6 buses from Ogun-Osun border and taken directly to an isolation centre in Ejigbo, (the town which was their destination), to prevent communal mixing.

The duo made it clear that 24 samples were initially sent for test where 3 returned positive before the second batch of 47 samples were sent for test with 9 returning positive.

 They added that the rest are undergoing test.

Dr Usamot and Mr Omipidan however assured the people of the State that the Government was on top of the situation as all necessary cautions had been taken to prevent spread.

They sought further cooperation of the people in staying at home to nip the mobility of the virus in the bud as it becomes ineffective when all contacts are restricted.

Coronavirus: Oyetola urges FG to order total lockdown of Nigeria

Coronavirus: Oyetola urges FG to order total lockdown of Nigeria

...as 3 news cases are confirmed in Osun

Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola  has urged the Federal Government to extend the lockdown measures to other states of the federation as panacea to eliminate the spread of the Coronavirus otherwise known as COVID-19.

He said this against the background of the three new confirmed cases in the state as at Tuesday.

It was gathered that the three new cases are part of the 127 returnees from Cote d'ivoire, who have been at an Isolation centre in Ejigbo. The three new cases returned positive after 24 suspected cases were tested.

Speaking on Tuesday night, Oyetola said the total lockdown of the country was necessary to avoid what he termed trans-border transfer of the virus.

The governor insisted that the only way to properly safeguard entry and exit into the country and between states in the country was to announce a total lockdown in the country.

Oyetola spoke while lending his voice on a special programme tagged "Journalists Hangout" on TVC, on Tuesday evening.

"The war against Coronavirus must be total. We should not be concentrating on three or few states alone. We should see this as a national emergency.

"I am advocating for a total lockdown so that what is happening in Lagos, Ogun and FCT can be extended to other states as a better way to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.

"About four days ago, my colleague governor in Ogun State, alerted me to the fact that some Nigerians of Osun origin were coming in from Cote d'ivoire. I thanked him for his efforts because he also provided escort for them to be conveyed to us.

"We immediately received them on arrival and kept them in an Isolation centre in Ejigbo. By Tuesday, out 24 samples that were tested,  three are already positive. So you can imagine what the other outcomes will look like by the time we get the results of the remaining 103 samples.

"So we should look beyond Lagos, FCT and Ogun, if we must adequately contain the spread of the virus. I want Federal  Government to come to the aid of the states. As it is, most of the states do not have the facilities to combat the disease.

"As we all know, most of the states are struggling to pay salaries, like us in Osun, in spite of the fact that we are struggling to pay salaries, we have purchased seven new ventilators and set up isolation centres. So FG should come to our aid."

Governor Oyetola appealed to Nigerians particularly the people of Osun to adhere to the 'Stay at Home" directive put in place by the state, saying the measure was ordered in the interest of the state and the citizens.

"I want to appeal to our people to stay at home, that is the only way to contain the spread of the virus because there is no two ways to it.

"Though, there are confirmed cases, but if we obey this rule, it will be very easy for us to contain the spread, because we will be able to know who and who is infected, and treat them.

"The cases we have for now are stable. They are receiving adequate medical care. We have also set up the State's Food and Relief Committee to help cushion the effect of the lockdown," Oyetola added.

Covid-19: 3 new cases recorded in Osun are Cote-deviour returnees~ Govt source.

Covid-19: 3 new cases recorded in Osun are Cote-deviour returnees~ Govt source.

The government of the state of Osun has come out to confirm that the 3 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Osun on Tuesday this week, are Cote-deviour returnees.

The reports revealed that, the additional 3 People that are tested positives in Osun are returnees from Cote-deviour who are indigenes of the State of Osun.

The information also has it that the returnees are 127 in number who returned to the State  last week and they were quarantined at Ejigbo at the expense of the State government to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 in the state.

The reports also revealed that, out of 24 people that were tested for Covid-19 among the returnees, 3 results came positive while the result of other 103 is being awaited.

The state government has just announced the total lockdown of the state with effect from  midnight of Tuesday 31st of March 2020 with all the boundaries of Osun to be closed  in order to stem the spread of the disease.